DOORS OPEN OTTAWA 2018 - June 2 and 3 - City of Ottawa
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Two days. Over 140 buildings. Free admission.
Presented by
DOORS OPEN
OTTAWA 2018
Marc Fowler/Metropolis Studio
June 2 and 3
FREE Ottawa Citizen shuttle bus to nearly 50 sites.
On June 2 and 3, residents
and visitors of all ages have
the opportunity to explore more Doors Open Ottawa unlocks more than 140 of the area’s most architecturally interesting and
than 120 of Ottawa’s most historically significant buildings, many of which are not normally open to the public.
interesting places, including
18 new sites, free of charge. Embassies, places of worship, museums, artist studios, architectural firms,
and science labs are yours to explore free of charge.
Come learn about Ottawa’s rich
architectural and cultural heritage
while getting behind-the-scenes
access to some of the city’s most
treasured landmarks.
Shuttle Stops
I am particularly excited about some new additions to
this year’s list of participants: the newly renovated and
1. Sussex between Bruyère 4. Somerset & Bayswater 7. Laurier Ave. W. before
expanded Ottawa Art Gallery, Hydro Ottawa’s state-of-the-art & St. Andrew Please note: this route offers pedestrian crosswalk
Hydroelectric facility at Chaudière Falls and the beautiful, a longer walking tour to in front of City Hall
historic Beechwood Cemetery. l Global Centre for Pluralism destinations
l The Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat l Heritage Building and Ottawa
l Parkdale Food Centre
This year, you won’t want to miss the OC Transpo Bus l Billings Estate Artefact Collection City Hall
l Standard Bread Company/
Storage l Lisgar Collegiate
and LRT Train Simulator Training Facility. Combine this Gladstone Clayworks
l Lester B. Pearson Building; Global l Embassy of the Czech Republic
experience with a visit to the City in Motion exhibits on l Enriched Bread Artists
Affairs Canada l Knox Presbyterian Church
display at the City’s museums and you can explore l Saint-Francois d’Assise Church
l National Gallery of Canada l First Baptist Church Ottawa
the evolution of transportation and transit in Ottawa, l Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre
l Ottawa Rowing Club l Beckta Dining & Wine Bar
from pioneer days, right up to modern day. l Protection of the Holy Virgin Russian
l National Research Council Canada - l Shopify
Temple of Science Orthodox Church
If you are coming downtown, consider using the Free l Innovation Centre at Bayview Yards
l Royal Canadian Mint 8. Laurier Ave. E. / Chapel
OC Transpo Shuttle to help you get around to nearly
l Centre de services Guigues N at bus stop #7608
50 locations. 5. Booth at Somerset l allsaints Event Space
2. Mackenzie at Rideau l Bridgehead Roastery l Laurier House National Historic Site
And don’t forget your camera so that you can enter the
l Christ Church Cathedral l Embassy of the Republic of Croatia
Doors Open Ottawa Instagram Photography Contest! l McMillan
l Dominican University College l Embassy of Algeria, Fleck-Paterson
For more details about the contest visit ottawa.ca/doorsopen. l Connaught Building
l Joyful Land Kadampa Buddhist
l BYTOWN MUSEUM: Commissariat House
Wherever you choose to visit, I hope to see you and Building Centre l Evangelical Lutheran Church of
80,000 of your friends and neighbours making the most l Barry Padolsky Associates Inc. St. Paul
6. Somerset at Bank l St. Albans Church
of Doors Open Ottawa. Architects
l St. Paul’s Eastern United Church l Flora Brewing Hall N l Stadacona Hall-Brunei High
l The Ottawa Mission l Public Service Alliance of Canada Commission
l HI-Ottawa Jail Hostel l First Church of Christ, Scientist l Wallis House
l La Nouvelle Scène l Laurentian Leadership Centre, J.R.
Gilles Desjardins N Booth Mansion
l Ottawa Art Gallery N l Embassy of Hungary
Jim Watson
Mayor 3. Wellington between
Bank & Kent
l Bank of Canada
Supreme Court of Canada
Share the experience!
l
l St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
#DoorsOpenOttawa l St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
l Library and Archives Canada
l Mill St. Brewpub-Thompson Perkins
Building
5. Barry Padolsky Associates Inc.
Reminder: Before embarking on your
Architects, Mercury Court Building
377 Dalhousie St., Suite 202
Doors Open Ottawa adventure, visit
Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED
ottawa.ca/doorsopen to confirm any
last-minute changes to the availability Originally built in 1923 as Larocque’s Department Store,
of buildings listed in this guide. Mercury Court was renovated and expanded by Barry
Padolsky Associates Inc. Architects from 1989 to 1993; it
is now home to this architectural firm. Features include the
“Flying Mercury” weathervane, which adorned the Sun Life
Building at Bank and Sparks Streets until 1949. W, D, F, $P,
S, OCT.
1. AIDS Committee of Ottawa 6. Beckta Dining & Wine Bar
19 Main St. 150 Elgin St., Unit 100
Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED Sat. 10 am to 2 pm/Sun. CLOSED
The AIDS Committee of Ottawa (ACO) has served the HIV/ Beckta is a landmark fine dining restaurant that relocated
AIDS community for over 30 years, providing education to the historic Grant House in November of 2014. The
and support services around HIV/AIDS. Built in 1961 and building has a heritage designation for both the interior and
overlooking the Rideau Canal, the home of the ACO features exterior, and was the home and workplace of Dr. James
a drop-in centre known as the Living Room – a place of Grant, Canada’s first Surgeon General. The building has also
comfort and care that pays tribute to the origins of the HIV/ housed the University Club of Ottawa as well as Friday’s
AIDS movement in Canada in the early ‘80s. W, D, P, F, B, T, Roast Beef House. W, D, F, B, $P, T, S, OCT.
OCT.
7. Beechwood Cemetery N
2. allsaints Event Space 280 Beechwood Ave.
317 Chapel St. Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 3 pm
Sat. CLOSED/Sun. 10 am to 4 pm Founded in 1873, Beechwood was designated a National
Once the site of Canada’s only royal wedding, and the Historic Site in 2001 because of its key role in Canadian
Bank of Canada, #4 heritage. It is a reflection of Canada’s identity as a
parish of many prominent Canadians, including The Right
Honourable Sir Robert Borden, allsaints was recently multicultural and multi-faith society. Over 400 famous burials
purchased by a unique partnership of businesses and local reside on the grounds including politicians, writers, and
residents. Together, they are working to lovingly restore this 3. All Saints Anglican Church, Greely inventors.
national historic building and renew it as a multi-purpose Tours are available as follows:
ASG N
urban event space. allsaints features stunning WWI memorial 7103 Parkway Rd.
• Mausoleum – Sat. & Sun., 10 am to 3 pm
stained glass windows, beautifully repointed stone, and a Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED • National Memorial Centre and Hall of Colours
rare nine-bell chime in the tower. W, D, P, F, B, T, S, OCT. Built in 1889, on land donated by Richard Stanley, All Saints – Sun. only, 10 am to 12 pm
Greely was dedicated in honour of those saintly persons who • Historical walking tours - Sat. & Sun. at 10:30 am
have no special day in the year. This small church has 10 and 1:30 pm (90 min. per tour - bilingual).
stained glass windows, 16 benches for a congregation of 75 W, D, P, F, B, T, OCT.
parishioners in a 635 sq. ft. nave, an 80 sq. ft. altar & a 575
Key to facilities sq. ft. hall for events, facilities and storage. Weekly services 8. Billings Estate Artefact Collection
are held Sunday at 9 am. W, D, P, F, B, T. Storage
172 Guigues St.
W = Public washrooms Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
4. Bank of Canada
D = Disabled access 234 Wellington St. Explore behind the scenes of the Billings Estate National
P = Free parking nearby Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED Historic Site artefact collection, listen to the stories these
B = Bike parking The Bank of Canada’s head office on Wellington Street treasures tell, and learn how the City of Ottawa cares for
$P = Metered/paid parking nearby combines classic and modern architecture. Doors Open historic artefacts. Experience pieces from the past first hand
F = Family friendly visitors can tour the striking garden atrium designed by by investigating an object and seeing what secrets you can
renowned Canadian architect Arthur Erickson as well as the unlock! W, D, P, F, B, T, S, OCT.
S = Shuttle route
T = Guided tours art deco marble lobby from the 1930s. The Bank of Canada
OCT = OC Transpo route nearby Museum will also offer interactive exhibitions for all ages.
Visit bankofcanada.ca/doors-open for more information.
W, D, F, S, OCT.
to transportation and the environment in the lead-up to the
opening of Ottawa’s Light Rail Transit System (LRT). W, D,
P, F, B, T, OCT.
15. Canadian Conservation Institute
1030 Innes Rd.
Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED
Discover the fascinating world of heritage conservation and
conservation science! Learn how the Canadian Conservation
Institute supports museums, archives, and historic sites of
Canada in conserving our heritage collections so they can be
accessed by current and future generations. W, D, P, B, OCT.
16. Canadian Space Services
2336 Craig’s Side Rd., Carp
Sat. CLOSED/Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
In 1960, NATO and the Canadian Department of National
Defence built this satellite communications (SATCOM)
station. Supporting a 68-ft. diameter metal space frame
Beechwood Cemetery, #7 radar dome on its roof, it provides environmental protection
for the 50-ft. diameter SATCOM antenna it houses. The
antenna provided satellite communications between all NATO
9. Billings Estate National 12. BYTOWN Museum: countries until 1999. It is now headquarters for the Canadian
Historic Site Commissariat Building Space Services Ltd., CSS Wind Inc., and Rocky Mountain
2100 Cabot St. 1 Canal Lane Equipment Ltd. W, D, P, F, B, T.
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
Braddish Billings, the first settler of Gloucester Township, built Discover the secrets hidden within Ottawa’s oldest stone 17. Cancer research lab at
Ottawa’s oldest wood-frame house, Billings Estate National building, the Commissariat, home of the BYTOWN MUSEUM
The Ottawa Hospital
Historic Site, from 1827-1829. Learn about the architectural in this special behind-the-scene tour! Learn all about
501 Smyth Rd.
details as you tour the home from basement to attic and learn this spectacular heritage building from the foundation to Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED
about the evolution of the property. Explore the history of the rafters, the vault, and stories of its former uses and Discover fascinating cancer research with a behind-the-
transportation in Ottawa from canoes to country roads in a inhabitants. One hundred and ninety-one years later, this scenes tour of a research lab at The Ottawa Hospital Cancer
new special exhibition, City in Motion. W, D, P, F, B, T, OCT. building still has much to tell. W, D, F, B, T, S, OCT. Centre. Don a lab coat to explore the lab’s high-tech tools.
For safety reasons, visitors must be 16 years or older.
10. Bridgehead Roastery 13. Canada Aviation and Space Forty-minute guided tours leave every hour from the Cancer
130 Anderson St. Museum - Reserve Hangar Centre lobby. Space is limited, registration is required.
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm 11 Aviation Pkwy. Pre-register at www.ottawahospital.on.ca/doorsopen.
Bridgehead restored the beauty and character of this original Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm W, D, P, B, T, OCT.
structure, which was a carriage stable built in the 1920s, to The Reserve Hangar is home to over 60 aircraft and unique
use as the roastery that supplies fair trade and organic coffee artefacts. The visit is self-guided and takes approximately 45 18. Carleton Masonic Lodge 465
to all 20 of their Ottawa locations. Main level accessible. minutes. Staff and volunteers will be stationed throughout the 3704 Carp Rd.
Roastery open Mon. to Sun. 6:30 am to 8 pm W, D, F, B, $P, Reserve Hangar to offer interpretation. Please note that there Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED
T, S, OCT. is a maximum visitor capacity to the Reserve Hangar which The original lodge was built in 1904, but was destroyed
may cause wait times to access the building. W, D, F, B, $P. by the great fire in Carp in 1920. The current building was
11. Britannia Yacht Club originally the old Presbyterian Church located in Carp
2777 Cassels St. (North side of Tennis 14. Canada Council Art Bank and was purchased to replace the lodge lost in the fire.
Courts at the end of Cassels St.) 921 St. Laurent Blvd. Accentuated by original stained glass windows, it has been
Sat. CLOSED/Sun. 10 am to 4 pm Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED the Village of Carp’s Masonic Lodge since 1925. The lodge’s
Established in 1887, the newly renovated clubhouse boasts The Canada Council Art Bank is home to over 17,000 interior features beautiful oak furniture used by a military
the beautiful Dragon Lounge where visitors can see a unique contemporary Canadian artworks, including paintings, works Masonic Lodge in France during WWI. W, D, P, F, B, T.
bar fashioned out of a dragon sailboat. Visitors will notice a on paper, sculpture and fibre works. The Art Bank offers
large stone tower that is part of the original structure. Despite Canadians unique public access to original art through its
additions, the clubhouse still retains its historic appearance. three programs – art rental, museum loans and outreach
It offers one of the best views of the Ottawa River that is projects. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the Art Bank with
enjoyed by our members year round. W, D, P, F, B, OCT. art experts and view a thematic display of artworks related
19. Carp Exhibit Hall 24. City of Ottawa Archives, Rideau 27. Connaught Building
3790 Carp Rd., Carp Branch 555 MacKenzie Ave.
Sat. 8 am to 1 pm/Sun. CLOSED 6581 Fourth Line Rd., North Gower Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
The red painted frame building with white trim remains a focal Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm Built in Modified Norman style and designed by David Ewart,
point in the Carp area to this day. One of the few remaining Rideau Archives is in the former Township Hall of North Connaught opened in 1915 and was named after the Duke
octagonal fairground buildings once so popular in Ontario, it Gower, built in 1876; a one-storey, brick-faced example of Connaught, third son of Queen Victoria and Governor
continues to function as the main hall for the Carp Fair, and of a modest hall with fine proportions, careful detailing General of Canada 1911 to 1916. Designated as a Classified
the popular Carp Farmers’ Market. W, D, P, F, B. and a cupola. The archival collection highlights material federal heritage building, primarily for its architectural
from the southern rural part of Ottawa. The current exhibit significance, the structure is considered to be the “Crown
20. Centre de services Guigues commemorates the service and sacrifice of Rideau’s citizens Jewel” of the Canada Revenue Agency. Access is limited
159 Murray St. in the Great War, 1914 to 1918. W, D, P, F, B. to the Mackenzie lobby area and the 8th floor executive
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm boardroom. W, D, B, $P, S, OCT.
École Guigues played a leading role in the development 25. City of Ottawa Spay/Neuter Clinic
of Franco-Ontarian identity and collective memory. Having 5-26 Concourse Gate 28. Cumberland Heritage
served Franco-Ontarian youth as a centre of learning for Sat. CLOSED/Sun. 10 am to 4 pm Village Museum
more than a century, École Guigues is one of the best-known For almost 40 years, the City of Ottawa Spay/Neuter Clinic 2940 Old Montreal Rd.
French-language schools in Francophone Ontario. With has been helping cats and dogs live better lives through Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
origins dating back to 1864, the school is located on Murray sterilization. During Doors Open Ottawa, the City invites you Cumberland Heritage Village Museum offers historic and
Street in Lowertown. W, D, P, F, B, $P, T, S, OCT. to take a tour to learn how the Clinic provides affordable reproduction buildings clustered on picturesque grounds
service without sacrificing quality of care. W, D, P, F, T, OCT. depicting rural life in the 1920s and 1930s. Tour an
21. Christ Church Bells Corners operational sawmill and blacksmith shop, a one-room school
Chapel & Cemetery 26. CKCU FM house, a 1927 Imperial Gas garage, a 1904 church and
3861 Old Richmond Rd. 1125 Colonel By Dr., Room 517, 5th Floor, family homes. Explore the history of transportation in Ottawa
Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. 12 pm to 4 pm University Centre from Railways to Highways in our new exhibition, City in
The Bells Corners Union Cemetery dates from 1853 and is Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED Motion. W, D, P, F, B.
located on land given by the founder of the community, Hugh CKCU is Canada’s oldest campus community radio station.
Bell. In 1876, the Anglican congregation built their church, It broadcasts live 24 hours a day to a 100 km radius on FM 29. Dickinson House
which is still in use every Sunday. Visitors will hear stories 93.1 and around the world on ckcufm.com. Enjoy station 1127 Mill St., Manotick
behind the stained glass, the wood paneling and a variety of tours with the hosts to learn about the world of radio. Parking Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
personages in the cemetery as they complete a guided tour lot 2 is the closest parking lot and will cost around $4. Buses Built in 1867, the year of Canada’s Confederation, by
and enjoy a Historical Strawberry Tea. W, D, P, F, B, T, OCT. and the O-Train stop on campus. It is also accessible via city M.K. Dickinson, founder of the village of Manotick, this
bike paths. W, D, F, B, $P, T, OCT. 150-year-old house was the residence, from 1870 to 1972 of
22. Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa the Dickinson, Spratt and Watson families, owner/operators
414 Sparks St. of the grist mill across the square. The house was visited by
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm Sir John A. Macdonald during the 1887 General Election.
The original parish of Christ Church Bytown was established D, P, F, B, T.
in 1832 on unceded Algonquin territory. In 1870, architect
King Arnoldi was commissioned to build a bigger church
in the English Gothic style to harmonize with the new
Parliament buildings. Named the Cathedral of the Diocese in
1897, it continues to nurture faith in creative and traditional
ways, and is often used for ecumenical, interfaith and state
events. W, D, P, F, B, $P, T, S, OCT.
23. Church of St. Bartholomew
125 MacKay St.
Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED
Founded in 1867, the heritage designated church was
designed by architect Thomas Seaton Scott on land donated
by the estate of Thomas MacKay, founder of New Edinburgh.
Discover artefacts about the local community, Canada’s
Governor Generals and the Governor General’s Foot Guards.
Highlights include the Memorial East Window by Wilhelmina
Geddes (1919) and the new Létourneau organ (2013). D, P,
F, B, OCT.
Centre de services Guigues, #20
30. Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold 34. Elections Canada Distribution 38. Embassy of the Republic
War Museum Centre N of Croatia
3929 Carp Rd. 440 Coventry Rd. 229 Chapel St.
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED
The Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum is a four- Completed in 1968, the building at 440 Coventry was Known as Toller House, it was built in the Domestic Gothic
storey Cold War bunker built to protect the government designed as a headquarters for both the Canadian Exhibition Revival style by Henry Horsey and J. Sheard, architects in
from a nuclear attack on Ottawa. Once top-secret, this Commission and Canada’s Chief Electoral Officer. Today, 1875. The building was home to many dignitaries including
underground facility is now open year-round. Free tours in it is still home to the Elections Canada Distribution Centre, Frederic Toller, Auditor General of the Dominion’s Currency in
French and English by reservation only. Please visit where almost all of the materials used across the country in the 1880s. In 1999, it opened as the Embassy of Croatia after
www.diefenbunker.ca in early May to reserve your space. a federal election or by-election are received, stored, packed an award-winning restoration. Guided tours on ground level
W, D, P, F, B, T. and shipped. W, D, P, F, B, OCT. only. F, P, S, OCT.
31. Discovery Centre, Carleton 35. Embassy of Algeria, 39. Enriched Bread Artists
University Fleck-Paterson House 951 Gladstone Ave.
1125 Colonel By Dr., MacOdrum Library, 500 Wilbrod St. Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
4th Floor Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED Enriched Bread Artists is celebrating its 26th year in the
Sat. 12 pm to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED The house was built in 1901 by J.R. Booth for his daughter, former Standard Bread Company building. Opened in 1924,
The Discovery Centre is a 9,500 square foot collaborative Gertrude Fleck. The house remained Mrs. Fleck’s private the building’s plaque with the Latin proverb: Audaces Fortuna
workspace for undergraduate research. This dynamic residence until her death in 1940. It was then purchased by Juvat meaning Fortune Favours the Bold, can still be seen
learning environment is outfitted with ergonomic, accessible Senator Norman Paterson, who lived in it until his death in near the entrance. It is now home to artists’ studios boldly
and stylish furniture as well as state-of-the-art technology. 1983. The house was bought by the Algerian Embassy in continuing to sustain Ottawa. W, P, F, S, OCT.
Complete with three Library Laboratories (Gaming, Learning, 2002 and is now used as a chancery. W, P, B, S, OCT.
Multi-Media) available for student and faculty use, this multi- 40. Evangelical Lutheran Church
purpose space can suit a wide range of needs. W, D, $P, 36. Embassy of Hungary Ottawa of St. Paul
OCT. 306 Metcalfe St. 210 Wilbrod St.
Sat. CLOSED/Sun. 10 am to 4 pm Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED
32. Dominican University College The Embassy of Hungary is located in the historic Birkett In 1887, A. Harvey designed a new limestone Gothic Revival
96 Empress Ave. Castle which was built in 1896 by Mr. Thomas Birkett, who church to replace a modest frame church built in 1875.
Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. 1 pm to 4 pm served as Mayor of Ottawa. The building was built in the The cornerstone was laid on May 21, 1888. Renowned
The stone structure of Dominican University College displays Baronial Gothic style, features towers, a crenellated roofline, architect W.E. Noffke oversaw renovations in 1948. Further
the vaulted ceilings typical of neo-Gothic design. An interior wood panelling, a variety of fine ornaments, and stained renovations were completed in 2015. In 2017, the church
courtyard visible through large windows opens onto elegant glass windows. It was acquired by the Government of celebrated the 500th year anniversary of the Reformation.
gardens. The highly reputed library is distinguished by its Hungary in 1994. W, F, $P, S, OCT. W, D, P, F, B, S, OCT.
stained glass and the Wilson Room, dedicated to antiquated
books dating back to the 15th century. W, D, P, F, B, T, S, OCT. 37. Embassy of the Czech Republic 41. Faculty of Medicine, University
251 Cooper St. of Ottawa (Roger Guindon Hall -
33. Dormition of the Virgin Mary Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED RGN)
Greek Orthodox Church The construction of the building dates back to 1879, and 451 Smyth Rd.
1315 Prince of Wales Dr. is typical of late Victorian vernacular architecture in North Sat. CLOSED/Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 2 pm America. In 1913 it was enlarged to twice its size. The Liberal Founded in 1945, uOttawa’s Faculty of Medicine is a
Built in 1975, and designed by architect Konstantinos Federation took it over in 1957 as their headquarters. The leader in medical education and research. With 1,000 +
Zourdoumis. A fine example of Neo-Byzantine style with its University Club bought the property in 1970. Starting 2000, rooms including labs and state-of-the-art facilities, RGN
domed structure. Highlights include hand-painted Byzantine this building became the Czech Embassy. In 2006, portions is home to physicians-in-training, aspiring scientists, and
icons on the domed ceiling and walls, the hand-carved wood of the Embassy were carefully renovated. Guided tours on some of Canada’s top researchers. Hear from uOBMRI
Iconostasion wall of icons in front of the Altar, and mosaic ground floor only. W, F, B, $P, S, OCT. and CI3 researchers about their fascinating discoveries
tiles. Photography permitted. Services at 10 am on Sunday. in the treatment of brain-related illness and infections and
W, D, P, F, B, OCT. inflammatory diseases. Guided tours (En). Min age : 6yrs.
W, D, P, F, B, $P, T, OCT.
For information about OC Transpo service, visit
octranspo.com
42. Fairfields Heritage House
3080 Richmond Rd.
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
Fairfields Heritage House, a 19th century Gothic revival
farmhouse, was the first heritage property designated by
the former municipality of Nepean. Five generations of
the Bell family lived in the home, and it was from here that
they became successful in their farming, law and political
endeavours. Photography permitted. Guided tours available.
W, D, P, F, B, T, OCT.
43. First Baptist Church Ottawa
140 Laurier Ave. W.
Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. 2 to 4 pm
(Sunday church service from 10:30 to 11:45 am)
Designed by James Mather in the Gothic Revival style,
the cornerstone of the church was laid on July 26, 1877 by
then PM Alexander Mackenzie who was a regular worshipper.
The church was designated a civic historic building in 1985.
The sanctuary features interesting stained glass windows - High Commission for the Republic of South Africa, #54
one with an Ottawa Valley theme. Open for Sunday worship
June 3. W, D, B, $P, T, S, OCT.
required at https://ca.ambafrance.org between May 15 49. Global Centre for Pluralism
44. First Church of Christ, Scientist and June 2, 2018. A limited number of passes are available 330 Sussex Dr.
288 Metcalfe St. on a first come, first serve basis (last admission at 5 pm – Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm closed from noon to 1 pm). No food or drink. D, F, P, OCT. The Global Centre for Pluralism, formerly the Public Archives
Constructed in 1913, Ottawa architect J.P. MacLaren 1905 to 1967 and Canadian War Museum 1967 to 2005,
designed the church in Classic Italian style. Using Ohio 47. Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism has been transformed by a $35 million investment from His
sandstone, Corinthian columns, pediments, a recessed Ottawa Branch Centre Highness the Aga Khan into the home of an organization
doorway and a temple plan, it features a spacious auditorium 2930 Carling Ave. that seeks to deepen understanding about the sources of
and three-manual Casavant pipe organ. No photos during Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED inclusion and exclusion around the world through analysis,
10 am Sunday service. Organ demonstrations 12:45 pm, The Ottawa Branch Centre of the Fung Loy Kok Institute education and dialogue. W, D, F, B, S, OCT.
2 pm both days. W, D, P, F, T, S, OCT. of Taoism is home to a shrine dedicated to Guanyin, the
bodhisattva of compassion, as well as three Star Deities. 50. Gloucester Artefact Collection
45. Flora Hall Brewing N Blessed lanterns and other elements of The Three Teachings Storage - Leitrim Complex
37 Flora St. School of Taoism decorate the space. The main practice hall 4550 Bank St. (entrance: off Leitrim Rd.)
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 1 pm is where Taoist arts, such as Taoist Tai Chi@, Lok Hup Ba Fa, Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
Built in the 1920s as an electrical garage, then an auto chanting and meditation, are practiced. W, D, P, F, B, T, OCT. Explore behind the scenes of the Gloucester artefact
garage and now, after being empty for 10 years or more, collection, listen to the stories these treasures tell, and
rescued and renovated from top to bottom as a craft brewery. 48. Geomagnetic Laboratory of learn how the City of Ottawa cares for historic artefacts.
The original stucco facade, garage door and iconic arch Natural Resources Canada Experience pieces from the past firsthand by investigating
have all been maintained, and the interior is respectful of the 2617 Anderson Rd. an object and seeing what secrets you can unlock! W, D, P,
building’s industrial past. Come in and see how great beer is Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED F, B, T.
made! W, D, F, B, $P, T, S, OCT. Tour the Geomagnetic Laboratory of Natural Resources
Canada on Anderson Road. It’s the 50th anniversary! Visit 51. Gloucester Historical Society
46. French Embassy in Canada the Canadian Space Weather Forecast Centre and learn 4550B Bank St.
42 Sussex Dr. about space weather forecasting. Discover geomagnetism Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
Sat. 9 am to 5 pm/Sun. CLOSED and the Canadian Magnetic Observatory Network. Check Built in 1962, the Gloucester Historical Society resides in the
A prime example of 1930s Art Deco, built primarily of out earthquake monitoring in Canada, watch earthquake- former Gloucester Township Hall. Volunteers will address
materials from Quebec and France (Bourgogne and St. recording instruments in action, and see live waveforms from questions regarding the history of Gloucester, and offer tours
Quentin). Architectural highlights inside include a replica our earthquake monitoring stations across Canada. W, D, P, of the Gloucester museum artefacts located in the same
of the Vimy Memorial, tapestries, bronze doors, the Birch F, B. building. Historic St. James Anglican Church will also be
Room, decorations by André Bizette-Lindet, a mural by Alfred open next door. Parking is available off Leitrim Road next to
Courmes, and historical wall engravings. Colourized photo the Fire Hall. W, D, P, F, B, T, OCT.
exhibition “The Great War in Colour”. No strollers, backpacks,
or metal objects. Photography limited. Pre-registration
52. Goulbourn Museum 55. High Commission of the Republic 58. Hydro Ottawa’s new
2064 Huntley Rd., Stittsville of Trinidad and Tobago Hydroelectric facility
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm 200 First Ave. at Chaudière Falls
Built in 1872, the building currently known as the Goulbourn Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED 4 Booth St.
Museum used to be the old Town Hall. It was originally home Built in 1914 by Bell Canada as a telephone exchange, Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
to council meetings, parties, and dances. The adjacent this building currently houses the High Commission of the For the first time in over 100 years, Chaudière Falls is open
History Centre building was built in 1961, and was the former Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. The exterior features gray to the public! The expanded Chaudière Falls generating
Clerks building. Now it is used as office space, and stores the Ohio sandstone trim and dark red pressed brick. The interior station exemplifies responsible hydroelectric generation with
Museum’s collection of over 9,000 artefacts. W, D, P, F, B, T. has been redesigned to include offices, a reception area and minimal to zero impact on the visual, natural and aquatic
colorful exhibits that showcase Trinidad and Tobago. W, F, T, environments. Get an insider-look at the state-of-the-art
53. Heritage Building and Ottawa OCT. facility as well as heritage elements celebrating Canada’s
City Hall First Nations and Ottawa’s industrialist past. W, P, F, B, T,
110 Laurier Ave. W., Elgin St. Entrance 56. Hindu Temple of Ottawa-Carleton OCT.
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm Inc.
Designed by R.W. Strickland and Kivas Tully, the Heritage 4835 Bank St. 59. Innovation Centre at Bayview
Building features high Victorian design. Formerly the Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED Yards
teachers’ college, it became Ottawa City Hall after municipal Designed according to specific religious architectural 7 Bayview Rd.
amalgamation. Saturday only: Coffee in the Mayor’s Office traditions, the temple stands as a monument to Hindu Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED
from 10 am to noon. W, D, F, B, $P, T, S, OCT. heritage in Ottawa. It is home to many deities and shrines The former City of Ottawa Workshops Building #4 at Bayview
made of granite, marble and bronze, all sculpted in India. Yards is a heritage designated, circa 1941, industrial building
54. High Commission for There is an assembly hall and a library. Please remove shoes west of downtown Ottawa. The retrofit and upgrade of the
the Republic of South Africa upon entering. No photography of shrines or deities. W, D, P, building is an adaptive reuse with elements of preservation
15 Sussex Dr. F, T, OCT. and restoration, best described as an unadorned example
Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED of a Modern Style industrial building designed to convey
The South African High Commission is in a particularly 57. HI-Ottawa Jail Hostel innovation, dynamics, industry and discovery. W, D, P, F, B,
important location, immediately opposite the Prime Minister’s 75 Nicholas St. S, OCT.
residence and adjacent to the gates of Rideau Hall. The Sat. CLOSED/Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
year 2018 marks the centenary of the life and legacy of icon Located in the former Carleton County Gaol, the HI-Ottawa 60. Jami Omar Mosque
Nelson Mandela. Come celebrate what would have been the Jail Hostel is steeped in history. Opened as a hostel since 3990 Old Richmond Rd.
former president’s 100th birthday, and remember his work 1973, this building has become an international hub for Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
through the theme: “Be The Legacy”. F, OCT. backpackers and travelers in the Nation’s Capital for 45 Welcome to Jami Omar Mosque. Originally established in
years. W, F, B, $P, T, S, OCT. 1992, this mosque is one of the largest in Canada. Enjoy
interactive guided tours and a day full of interesting activities
for the whole family. Free gifts for everyone, free tasty
refreshments, poster exhibition, cultural display, and much
more! W, D, P, F, T, OCT.
61. Jean-Léon Allie Library,
Saint Paul University
223 Main St.
Sat. CLOSED/Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
The Jean-Léon Allie Library at Saint Paul University was
created in 1937. It boasts the largest theological collection in
the country, with over half a million items spread over seven
floors. The collection boasts many treasures, including over
10,000 rare books, most of them printed before 1800. The
rare books collection includes 12 incunabula; the oldest dates
from 1475. W, D, P, F, B, $P, T, OCT.
The Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat, #128
Photo by Rad Canolo, a 2017 Doors Open Ottawa photo
contest winner. For information about the 2018 contest,
visit ottawa.ca/doorsopen.
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Historic Site
335 Laurier Ave. E.
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 5 pm
Laurier House commemorates two of Canada’s most notable
prime ministers, Sir Wilfrid Laurier and the Rt. Hon. William
Lyon Mackenzie King. For over fifty years, from 1897 to 1948,
the house occupied a central position in the political life of
Canada, as the place of residence of Laurier and, after his
death, of Mackenzie King. W, D, P, F, B, T, S, OCT.
67. Lester B. Pearson Building;
Global Affairs Canada
125 Sussex Dr.
Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED
Opened in 1973, the Lester B. Pearson Building was
designed as a modernist take on the Sphinx of ancient Egypt.
Come visit exhibits on our missions and embassies abroad,
and participate in our “human library” of experts. For more
information on our activities, visit Global Affairs Canada
website, or follow us on Twitter @CanadaFP. W, D, P, F, B, S,
OCT.
68. Library and Archives Canada
395 Wellington St.
Hydro Ottawa new Hydroelectric Facility at Chaudière Falls, #58 Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
Library and Archives Canada (1963 to 1967). The building
consists of two four-storey wings and a central nine-storey
tower. The lower floors, comprised of glass, form part of
62. Joyful Land Kadampa Buddhist 64. La Nouvelle Scène Gilles the boundary of a raised courtyard that leads to Wellington
Centre Desjardins (LNSGD) N Street. The collections are housed in the central tower, which
879 Somerset St. W. 333 King Edward Ave. is studded with small square windows. W, D, P, F, B, T, S, OCT.
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
Established in 1996 under the direction of Geshe Kelsang LNSGD, also known as the Centre de théâtre francophone 69. Lisgar Collegiate Institute
Gyatso Rinpoche, Joyful Land is the focal point for the d’Ottawa, is home to four resident theatre companies. This 29 Lisgar St.
Ottawa community of the modern tradition of Mahayana performing arts production and dissemination facility offers Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED
Buddhism called New Kadampa Tradition. Visit the heart two performance studios that can accommodate 173 and 100 The oldest school in the Ottawa Carleton District School
of the building, a beautiful shrine where marvelous Buddha spectators, respectively. LNSGD also features a rehearsal Board, Lisgar Collegiate Institute, named after Canada’s
statues can be admired, and learn about meditation programs studio, a courtyard and a bistro. The latter can accommodate second Governor General, was designed by W.T. Thomas
helping people to develop inner peace and good hearts. over 200 people for special events. W, D, P, B, $P, T, S, OCT. and W. Chesterton as a Gothic Revival limestone structure
The bookshop offers an extensive selection of books, ritual in 1874. It features pointed arches, buttresses, decorative
implements and artwork. W, F, B, $P, T, S, OCT. 65. Laurentian Leadership Centre/ quoins, crenellated towers and oriel windows. W, P, F, B, $P,
J.R. Booth Mansion T, S, OCT.
63. Knox Presbyterian Church 252 Metcalfe St.
Ottawa Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED 70. Maplelawn Historical Garden
120 Lisgar St. A Queen Anne Revival mansion built in 1909 for John R. 529 Richmond Rd.
Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. 1 pm to 4 pm Booth, Ottawa’s wealthiest lumber baron. Architect John Sat. CLOSED/Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
Knox was completed in 1933, and combines elements W.H. Watts designed this three-storey red brick building with In the 19th century there were many fine houses in Ontario,
of English Gothic and Norman Church architecture. The interior hand-carved woodwork, stenciled ceiling, tapestry but few were graced with walled gardens, and fewer still have
Sanctuary is simple and unadorned yet beautiful, accented wallpaper and original light fixtures. Previously owned by the survived. The walled garden at Maplelawn is a rare example
by soaring columns and different marble and stone materials, Laurentian Club, it’s now the Laurentian Leadership Centre of and is also exceptionally well preserved. About 125 species
and two stained glass windows. W, D, P, F, B, $P, T, S, OCT. Trinity Western University. W, D, P, F, B, $P, T, S, OCT. of plants, most of them perennials, are still thriving there. In
2018, the Friends of Maplelawn Garden are celebrating their
25th year as stewards of this National Historic Site in caring
for this perennial garden. D, P, F, B, OCT.71. Masjid Bilal 76. National Gallery of Canada 81. OC Transpo Walkley Yard
4509 Innes Rd. 380 Sussex Dr. Maintenance Facility, O-Train
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm Sun. 10 am to 5 pm Trillium Line
Welcome to Masjid Bilal, a warm welcoming religious (Open for regular hours on Sat. June 2 – admission rates apply) 3101 Albion Rd. N.
establishment with unique architectural design. Bilal Masjid See Canada’s visual arts treasures within the lively Ottawa Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED
is a good example of modern Islamic architecture, with a ByWard Market. Discover our completely reinvented Walkley Yard was built by the NCC in 1955 so CN Rail freight
prominent minaret, dome and a stunningly beautiful prayer Canadian and Indigenous Galleries and the country’s finest trains could vacate the lands needed to build the Queensway.
hall. We offer interactive and friendly guided tours, free collection of European art. During any visit you can take in In 1967, CP Rail moved to the yard from Lebreton Flats. The
snacks and poster exhibition. W, D, P, F, B, T, OCT. world-class special exhibitions and engaging activities for all City of Ottawa has leased the facility from CP since 2001
ages. W, D, P, F, B, $P, S, OCT. allowing Bombardier to handle the indoor maintenance of
72. McMillan the O-Train Trillium Line’s trains. Come enjoy a guided tour
541 Sussex Dr., 2nd & 3rd Floors 77. National Research Council of the facility! P, F, B, T.
Sat. CLOSED/Sun. 10 am to 4 pm Canada, Temple of Science
The history of 541 Sussex is rich. It has housed the 100 Sussex Dr. 82. Osgoode Township Museum
MacArthur British Hotel, military barracks rented by Sir John Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED 7814 Lawrence St., Vernon
A. Macdonald, Clarendon House (hotel), The Department of The construction and care lavished on the fittings of Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED
Technical Survey, Natural History Museum, The Canadian sculptured bronze and Italian travertine demonstrate that the Discover what life was like in 19th century rural Ottawa at
Academy of Arts (which later became the National Gallery of building was not only intended to be a laboratory facility, but the Osgoode Township Museum. Visit the Agriculture Barn,
Canada), The Canadian Geological Survey, a hospital during also a work of art. This heritage building will offer visitors a home to an impressive collection of early farming tools and
typhoid fever, and now McMillan Agency (as of 1998). W, D, chance to take the architecture, but also a series of special equipment important to the farming history of the Ottawa
F, B, $P, T, S, OCT. science and technology exhibits. W, D, P, F, B, S, OCT. Valley. Also, don’t forget to explore the 1890’s Heritage
School Garden and Orchard. Learn about school gardens
73. Mill Street Brewpub Ottawa, 78. Nepean Museum and sample many types of heirloom produce. D, P, F, B.
Thompson Perkins Building 16 Rowley Ave.
555 Wellington Ave. Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm 83. Ottawa Art Gallery N
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm Nepean Museum resides in the original Nepean Library 50 Mackenzie King Bridge
Mill Street Brew Pub Ottawa opened in January 2012 within building and celebrates the history of the local community. Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
the historic Thompson-Perkins & Bronson Pulp Mill. Built in Discover the history of Nepean’s landmark buildings by Ottawa Art Gallery spans five floors, with more than 55,000
1842, the limestone building is Ottawa’s oldest surviving mill participating in a hands-on workshop activity, learn about sq ft. It features a dedicated gallery for the Firestone
that was once an integral part of one of the world’s largest Ottawa’s streetcar system in the summer exhibition, Collection of Canadian Art, a gallery for OAG’s Permanent
lumbering operations. Today, the beautifully restored site City in Motion, let your inner child loose at the ‘Play’ exhibit, Collection, two outdoor rooftop terraces, a large multi-
offers unique views of the Capital and access to the Ottawa and view historic objects during a tour of the collection purpose room with retractable seating for 250, and the OAG
River. Enjoy guided tours of the brewery and grounds. W, D, storage space. W, D, P, F, B, T, OCT. hands-on Studio for school and community programs. For
P, F, B, T, S, OCT. Doors Open, take a sneak peek of the Pink Art Storage
79. Nepean Sailing Club Vaults. W, D, F, B, $P, T, S, OCT.
74. Mosque of Mercy 3259 Carling Ave.
1216 Hunt Club Rd. Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED 84. Ottawa Birth and Wellness N
Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED Established in 1979, the Nepean Sailing Club is a family- Centre
Visit the Mosque of Mercy, one of the largest and most oriented, volunteer-based organization dedicated to 2260 Walkley Rd.
beautiful mosques in the City of Ottawa. Fully opened in May promoting and encouraging active participation by its Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED
2016, the mosque offers guided tours of the community hall, members and the general public in the sport of sailing and The Ottawa Birth and Wellness Centre is a midwife-led,
prayer area, library and more. Light refreshments will be recreational boating. Griffiths Rankin Cook Architects won community-based birthing centre. From the outside, it looks
served. W, D, P, F, T, OCT. an architectural award in 1990 for the design of the main like a regular office building (the OBWC is housed in the
clubhouse. W, D, P, F, B, T. Canon building), but inside, the OBWC has been designed
75. Mulligan Building: Parks Canada to be a warm, comfortable space for families to welcome
Conservation Laboratories 80. OC Transpo Bus and Train their new babies into the world. Three birth rooms, education
1800 Walkley Rd. Simulator Training Facility N spaces, and storage spaces fill the 13,000+ sq foot space.
Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED 925 Belfast Rd. W, D, P, F, B, T, OCT.
Parks Canada is proud to be recognized internationally for its Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED
conservation leadership and the steward of Canada’s natural The Simulator Training Facility at 925 Belfast Road was
and heritage treasures found in every province and territory. recently completed in 2017 and offers electric, rail and
Enjoy a sneak peek at how valuable cultural treasures are bus operators simulated scenarios as part of their training.
cared for and preserved by conservators and conservation You will have the opportunity to see operators run actual
scientists in the laboratories. W, D, P, F, B, T, OCT. simulations, learn about the technology, ask questions, see
buses and experience how transit is evolving. W, D, P, F, B,
OCT.91. Ottawa Masonic Centre/Tunis
Shriners Temple N
2140 Walkley Rd.
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
Built in 1975, the Ottawa Masonic Centre replaced the old
Masonic Temple formerly on Metcalfe Street. Home to a
number of fraternal organizations including 12 Masonic
Lodges, Royal Arch Chapter, Scottish Rite Valley, Eastern
Star Chapters (ladies groups), Rainbow Chapter (girls group),
DeMolay Chapter (boys group) and a Shriners Temple. The
building is filled with mystique and symbolism. W, D, P, F, T,
OCT.
92. Ottawa New Edinburgh Club
(ONEC) Boathouse
501 Sir George-Étienne Cartier Pkwy
(formerly Rockcliffe Pkwy)
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
ONEC is a community-based rowing, sailing and tennis
club. The boathouse, built between 1914 and 1923 in a style
typical of its era, is a recognized federal heritage building.
La Nouvelle Scène Gilles Desjardins (LNSGD), #64 Visitors can access a ballroom and upper deck with grand
views of the Ottawa River, and a display of photos, trophies
and other memorabilia from the club’s colourful past. W, P,
85. Ottawa Chinese Bible Church 88. Ottawa Fire Stations F, B.
31 Graham Ave. 4 Rural Locations
Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED 93. Ottawa Paramedic Service
The Ottawa Chinese Bible Church recently renovated the Here is an opportunity for the public to tour the rural fire halls Headquarters
former Wesley United Church building which served the Old in their communities. Emphasis will be on public education 2495 Don Reid Dr.
Ottawa East community for over 60 years. The renovation and fire safety. Demonstrations, fire truck tours, meet and Sat. CLOSED/Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
combines the charm of the original building with modern greet with firefighters. W, D, P, F. Opened in 2005, the 100,000 square-foot Ottawa Paramedic
accessible design. Architect Latimer Hu will be present during Station 64 - 475 Donald B. Munro Drive, Carp Service Headquarters is a state-of-the-art facility that houses
the day to answer questions about his work. W, D, P, F, B, T, Station 81 - 1641 Stittsville Main Street, Stittsville all paramedic operations (except for medical dispatching),
OCT. Station 84 - 3449 Old Almonte Road, Carp a vehicle depot and administrative area for the service. The
Station 93 - 6891 Parkway Road, Greely (NEW) building is the first in Ottawa to be certified as Leadership in
86. Ottawa Fire Services Stations Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). W, D, P, F, B, T,
36 & 55 89. Ottawa Integrative Cancer OCT.
1935 Cyrville Rd. & 2283 Portobello Blvd. Centre
Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED 29 Bayswater Ave. 94. Ottawa Peace Latvian
The City of Ottawa opened two new fire stations in February Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED Evangelical Lutheran Church
2018 to better meet the fire and emergency protection needs The OICC is the first integrative cancer care and 83 Main St.
in Pineview and Cumberland. Key facts - Each station is research centre in Eastern Canada. The OICC provides Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
equipped with a pumper truck and 16 personnel. Construction complementary cancer care, alongside conventional Built in the early 20th century by architect W.C. Beattie,
of both buildings began in April 2017. The new facilities were treatments, to improve quality of life for those living with the church has been home to the Ottawa Peace Latvian
designed by Hobin Architecture Inc. and built by Morley cancer. The building was the first home for CJOH TV in 1961. congregation since September 30, 1982, while the lower level
Hoppner Limited. W, D, P, F, B, OCT. W, P, F, B, T, S, OCT. serves as a Latvian Community Centre. To mark Latvia’s
Centenary in 2018, the congregation invites the public to
87. Ottawa Fire Services Station 47 90. Ottawa Main Mosque share the rich and unique Latvian culture through traditional
3559 Greenbank Rd. 251 Northwestern Ave. art, food, music, and dance. On Sunday, at 11 am, there will
Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm be a bilingual (Latvian/English) church service. W, P, F, T,
Ottawa Fire Services welcomes the public to tour a fire With a very distinct architectural design, the Ottawa Main OCT.
station within their community. Visitors will also be offered fire Mosque is hard to miss while driving along Scott Street with
truck tours and a meet and greet with firefighters. Minimal its raised minaret and central dome. It can hold up to 700
parking available on site. W, D, P, F, B, OCT. people. Its design includes a two-storey prayer hall, library
and basement used for meetings, childcare and social
events. W, D, P, F, B, T, OCT.95. Ottawa Police Service 100. Pinhey’s Point Historic Site 103. Rideau Hall
Professional Development Centre 270 Pinhey’s Point Rd., Dunrobin 1 Sussex Dr.
1385 Woodroffe Ave., Building P Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED Pinhey’s Point Historic Site stands as a testament to Rideau Hall, with its buildings and beautiful grounds, is a
The Ottawa Police Professional Development Centre exists upper and middle class rural life in the 19th century. Built in national historic site and has been the official residence of
within the Algonquin College Police and Public Safety four stages from 1820 to 1849, the Georgian-style house the Governor General since 1867. It has been a stage for
Institute. Police training goes on all year long, including maintains many of its original features, including the imposing Canadian history for nearly 200 years. Visit the staterooms
academic courses, defensive tactics/scenarios and firearms entrance and staircase, servants’ quarters, and 1860s and learn about the history and role of the Governor General.
training. New recruits, experienced officers and civilian wallpaper. Explore the history of transportation in Ottawa W, D, P, F, B, T, OCT.
members all enjoy training in this facility. W, D, F, $P, OCT. from Steamships to Railways in our new exhibition, City in
Motion. W, D, P, F, B, T. 104. Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
96. Ottawa Rowing Club 3370 Mulholland Rd., North Gower
10 Lady Grey Dr. 101. Protection of the Holy Virgin Sat. & Sun. 11 am to 4 pm
Sat. 10 am to 2 pm/Sun. CLOSED Russian Orthodox Church The Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, a registered charity,
The Ottawa Rowing Club, established in 1867 and home 99 Stonehurst Ave. is a wildlife rehabilitation centre in the Ottawa area that
to almost 1,000 members, is Canada’s oldest and second Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED treats injured and orphaned wild mammals and reptiles.
largest rowing club in Canada. Our site on the Ottawa River The Protection of the Holy Virgin Church was built to Approximately 1,500 animals are admitted each year. Visitors
features the original boathouse containing displays of ORC commemorate the 1,000-year anniversary of the baptism of will receive a tour of the centre and see wildlife being fed and
rowing history, and a larger boathouse containing a fleet of Russia. Built according to the traditions of Russian Church treated behind one-way viewing windows. There will also be
rowing shells. Learn about rowing and its history in Ottawa! architecture, it features golden onion domes, a five-tiered several display booths and outdoor activities. W, D, P, F, T.
W, P, F, B, T, S, OCT. icon screen, and many hand-painted icons. W, P, F, T, S, OCT.
105. Rogers tv
97. Ottawa Tennis and Lawn 102. Public Service Alliance of 475 Richmond Rd.
Bowling Club Canada Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED
176 Cameron Ave. 233 Gilmour St. Rogers tv and tv Rogers invite you to stop by on Saturday,
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm June 2, from 10 am to 4 pm Come visit our studios and
The Ottawa Tennis and Lawn Bowling is one of Canada’s The Public Service Alliance of Canada HQ is a departure discover the fascinating world of television, volunteer
largest and oldest tennis clubs. Celebrating its 137th year, the from a traditional square office building of reflecting glass. programming, program proposals, etc. This is an event not to
OTLBC has been in its current location for almost 100 years. Ottawa architects Schoeler & Heaton’s 1968 design is a be missed! W, D, P, F, B, T, OCT.
Located on 5 acres on the Rideau River, the OTLBC has 18 less imposing curved tower of brown-purple brick with inset
clay tennis courts, 12 beach volleyball courts, an outdoor windows. The Architectural Institution of Canada named it
pool and a new, local restaurant. We invite you to explore our one of Canada’s top 500 millenniums buildings. W, D, P, F, T,
serene setting and historic clubhouse. W, P, F, B, T, OCT. S, OCT.
98. Ottawa Valley Wild Bird Care
Centre
734 Moodie Dr.
Sat. & Sun. 12 pm to 4 pm
Built in 1992, the Wild Bird Care Centre is set within Ottawa’s
greenbelt, surrounded by NCC trails. It has become a
favourite place for nature enthusiasts and animal lovers
alike. Operating solely on donations, this registered charity
cares for ill, injured and orphaned wild birds found within the
community and releases them back into the wild. W, P, F.
99. Parkdale Food Centre
2-30 Rosemount Ave.
Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED
The Parkdale Food Centre operates as the Hintonburg-
Mechanicsville community food bank, and has been serving
those in need for the past 25+ years. The food bank will offer
tours of the facility to show how a food bank works and how it
supports those less fortunate in the community. W, D, P, F, B,
T, S, OCT.
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